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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Dental Assistant

DentalUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeBaldwin, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be at least twenty-one years of age.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent certification is required.
  • Graduation from an accredited dental assistant program is required.
  • A current license or certification, where applicable, to practice in the state where the facility is located is required, and a current copy of the license must be kept on file at the facility.
  • The role requires the ability to lift or carry up to 20 pounds and to walk, bend, stoop, and drive automatic equipment vehicles 61–100% of the time.
  • The role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 pounds, and to stand and climb 31–60% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Sterilize and lay out dental tools and instruments before scheduled procedures.
  • Assist with chair-side procedures by keeping the operating field clear, passing instruments, suctioning, and mixing materials.
  • Assist in taking intra-oral and extra-oral X-rays.
  • Develop and mount X-ray films.
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the dental clinic according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
  • Perform dental screenings and schedule appointments.
  • Maintain dental charts and record findings.
  • Prepare the patient's schedule for the escort officer.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies for accreditation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A minimum of one year of experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
1984

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